Nawton, Hamilton

4 days ago

Poll: Are you in favour of changes at this intersection?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

City councillors are set to decide on their preferred option for significantly boosting cycling and walking facilities on a concerning stretch of Morrinsville Rd.

The stretch in question is between the Cambridge Rd roundabout, and Silverdale and Matangi roads.

Are you in favour of changes at … View more
City councillors are set to decide on their preferred option for significantly boosting cycling and walking facilities on a concerning stretch of Morrinsville Rd.

The stretch in question is between the Cambridge Rd roundabout, and Silverdale and Matangi roads.

Are you in favour of changes at this intersection? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you in favour of changes at this intersection?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% Not sure
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
4 days ago

Poll: Do you think an age check is required for these drinks?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Stores are checking IDs for fancy soft drinks and not everyone is happy about it.⁠

One shopper, who asked not to be named, bought some zero alcohol branded drinks at his local supermarket and was asked to “step around into the thoroughfare so a supervisor could see me and make sure I was … View more
Stores are checking IDs for fancy soft drinks and not everyone is happy about it.⁠

One shopper, who asked not to be named, bought some zero alcohol branded drinks at his local supermarket and was asked to “step around into the thoroughfare so a supervisor could see me and make sure I was over 18. I couldn't believe it."⁠

Do you think an age check is required for these drinks? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think an age check is required for these drinks?
  • 39.3% Yes
    39.3% Complete
  • 3.6% Not sure
    3.6% Complete
  • 57.1% No
    57.1% Complete
28 votes
4 days ago

Spiralling energy costs and falling paper prices land ‘devastating’ blow on Tokoroa

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The 230 workers set to lose their jobs at Tokoroa’s Kinleith Mill - 2.2% of the entire South Waikato workforce - have been caught between double-digit production cost hikes and falling paper prices in what one economist said is a “devastating” blow to the Waikato town.

News of the job cuts… View more
The 230 workers set to lose their jobs at Tokoroa’s Kinleith Mill - 2.2% of the entire South Waikato workforce - have been caught between double-digit production cost hikes and falling paper prices in what one economist said is a “devastating” blow to the Waikato town.

News of the job cuts came on Wednesday after workers were told parent company Oji Fibre Solutions was facing “extreme financial headwinds”.

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5 days ago

What do you think about arts courses potentially being cut?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

After acing her audition, 17-year-old vocalist Martha Newland was looking forward to the start of her musical career studying at Wintec in 2025.

Then she got a call to say the course didn't exist any more - and she’s not the only one.

Wintec has informed students and members of staff … View more
After acing her audition, 17-year-old vocalist Martha Newland was looking forward to the start of her musical career studying at Wintec in 2025.

Then she got a call to say the course didn't exist any more - and she’s not the only one.

Wintec has informed students and members of staff that several degrees are not taking new enrolments for 2025.What do you think about arts courses potentially being cut? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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35 days ago

What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

More alcohol restrictions, more lighting, busking rule changes and a whole lot of lobbying - these are some ways Hamilton leaders want to sort out the CBD.

Crime and anti-social behaviour in the area has been in the spotlight after recent news of … View more
More alcohol restrictions, more lighting, busking rule changes and a whole lot of lobbying - these are some ways Hamilton leaders want to sort out the CBD.

Crime and anti-social behaviour in the area has been in the spotlight after recent news of a man defecating in the street near a city pub and another who flipped tables out the back of a bar after being found scrounging cigarette butts and asked to leave.

What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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5 days ago

Do you love the Hamilton Gardens?

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Do you love the Hamilton Gardens and want to get involved in fun activities there and/or help make them even better?

The Friends of Hamilton Gardens are the heart and soul, and the hands-on realisation, of the community's support for this incredible place. They play a pivotal role fostering… View more
Do you love the Hamilton Gardens and want to get involved in fun activities there and/or help make them even better?

The Friends of Hamilton Gardens are the heart and soul, and the hands-on realisation, of the community's support for this incredible place. They play a pivotal role fostering awareness and engagement, activating spaces, and securing funding for ongoing developments.

Each year the Friends host a range of events in the Gardens, including Matariki celebrations, a Scarecrow Festival, the Mansfield Garden Party, a Medieval Fair, plant sales, guest lectures and social gatherings.

Their fundraising efforts have supported most of the current Gardens, plus now the upcoming Medieval, Baroque and Pasifika Gardens, and they've backed school education kits and the publication of Peter Sergel’s book The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens.

You can find out more and join the Friends of the Hamilton Gardens at the link below.

5 days ago

Poll: Do you reckon we should get more concrete roads?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Concrete roads, uncommon in New Zealand, could offer significant savings in time and money for local and central government if used for the Cambridge to Piarere Expressway, according to a newly released industry report.

The report, The Case for Concrete Roads, was launched by Transport Minister … View more
Concrete roads, uncommon in New Zealand, could offer significant savings in time and money for local and central government if used for the Cambridge to Piarere Expressway, according to a newly released industry report.

The report, The Case for Concrete Roads, was launched by Transport Minister Simeon Brown during an event at Claudelands on Wednesday.

Do you reckon we should get more concrete roads? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you reckon we should get more concrete roads?
  • 86.2% Yes
    86.2% Complete
  • 10.3% Not sure
    10.3% Complete
  • 3.4% No
    3.4% Complete
29 votes
5 days ago

Hundreds of jobs at risk at Tokoroa’s Kinleith Mill

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Up to two hundred jobs could go at Tokoroa’s Kinleith mill with staff being summoned to a meeting on Wednesday morning, as its owner cites ‘extreme financial headwinds’.

It’s understood there could be up to 200 job losses at Kinleith with different parts of the plant shuttered.

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7 days ago

Andrew Bydder eyes Waipā mayoralty after sweary submission

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The city councillor censured after a foul-mouthed submission to Waipā District Council, including a jibe at mayor Susan O’Regan, is now seriously considering running for her job.

Councillor Andrew Bydder - a Waipā-based architectural designer - said on Friday he’d been asked by … View more
The city councillor censured after a foul-mouthed submission to Waipā District Council, including a jibe at mayor Susan O’Regan, is now seriously considering running for her job.

Councillor Andrew Bydder - a Waipā-based architectural designer - said on Friday he’d been asked by “dozens” of fellow locals to run for mayor at next year’s council elections.

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5 days ago

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🚨Buy Tickets Now: … View more
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5 days ago

Poll: Do you go to live music gigs?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s “tough” running dive bars and speakeasies but a growing association is shaking up the New Zealand independent music scene.

These are the places where rising stars cut their teeth, members say, but they’re challenged by noise restrictions, alcohol licensing rules and the need to take… View more
It’s “tough” running dive bars and speakeasies but a growing association is shaking up the New Zealand independent music scene.

These are the places where rising stars cut their teeth, members say, but they’re challenged by noise restrictions, alcohol licensing rules and the need to take on multiple tasks outside booking bands.

Do you go to live music gigs? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you go to live music gigs?
  • 4.8% Yes, whenever I can
    4.8% Complete
  • 42.9% Sometimes
    42.9% Complete
  • 52.4% No
    52.4% Complete
21 votes
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